This
behavior chart is designed to be played as a game with children who
are in kindergarten through 2nd grade. The theory behind this
behavior chart game is that children like to play and learning to
follow the rules can be fun. This behavior chart game is a positive
way to teach behavior management.

Teachers
can offer this game to students who are struggling with behavior at
school. The teacher should break up segments in the day to determine
how many stiles are needed. Free spaces are given to allow the child
to feel successful at the beginning of the day. Make sure you
highlight the “Free Spaces” at the beginning of the day.

The teacher should highlight each segmented smiley face after the student has shown success based on the goal. The student either earns a highlighted smile, or the smile is left blank. It is best to avoid unhappy faces or straight faces for this game. Extra space is provided for teacher comments in the game chart or at the bottom of the paper.

There is also a chart for weekly data collection for the teacher to track daily starts and keep in a file for R.T.I. data collection. Only send the daily smiley face game chart home to the parents or guardians.

The key to using this game is consistency. The teacher should fill out the smiles after each segment in the day. Reminders of the goal and reward should also be stated throughout the day as well as positive statements. The goal can be changed once mastery of the goal is completed. The reward should change each week to keep the game new and exciting in the eyes of the student.

Disclaimer: This website and its content is intended for trained licensed mental health professionals and school certified mental health professionals to use for their clients / students at their own discretion.

*If you ignore the disclaimer above are using these techniques on yourself and you feel any discomfort or upset it is highly suggested that you seek out a licensed mental health professional immediately.

For any other type of mental health emergency call your local 911 / Police Number immediately.

Dr. Stangline does not offer advice / suggestions to anyone who is not a professional mental health provider, or a student who is studying this field and has questions about mental health programs of study.

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